Violin lessons near me in Glendale, CA

Blerina guided a learner through exercises to improve violin playing, focusing on intonation, bow control, and finger placement, particularly the distinction between high and low second finger positions. The individual, who resides in Glenoaks Canyon, practiced scales, skill builders, and pieces like 'Spy Guy' to apply these concepts. Blerina assigned practice exercises focusing on moving the second finger and pieces 128, 132, and 133 for the next lesson.

During a recent violin lesson, Blerina guided Shawn through various techniques, including note recognition, bow hold, and the A major scale, where they also addressed its rhythm. Their musical focus extended to arpeggios and two pieces, 'Main Song' and 'Long, Long Ago.' Shawn was assigned to memorize the arpeggios and continue practicing both pieces, paying close attention to bow control and wrist position.

Blerina guided a learner through violin practice, focusing on rhythm with a metronome, intonation, and bow control. The student, who attends John Muir Elementary School in Glendale, worked on scales, "Ode to Joy," and "Can-Can," with emphasis on fourth finger placement and G string notes. Blerina assigned "Ode to Joy" and "Can-Can" for practice, along with G major scale exercises, and suggested writing note names on the sheet music to aid in learning G string notes.

Kirstie and Elizabeth recently had a productive violin lesson where they delved into several key areas. Elizabeth dedicated time to refining her D string tuning, enhancing bow control, and accurately placing her fingers for new notes. The lesson also saw her practicing string crossings and various finger exercises. To aid Elizabeth's progress, Kirstie suggested a bow guide and specific exercises aimed at improving her bow control and overall awareness. For her practice, Elizabeth was tasked with exercises focusing on D and A notes, alongside practicing G and F# on the D string.

During a recent violin lesson, Maya guided Craig, focusing on enhancing his playing through scales in third position and expressive techniques for "Dance of the Tumblers." Craig received feedback on intonation, bow control, and physical tension. For homework, he will practice shifting exercises to keep his shoulder down and work on expressive performance through facial expressions and body language.

Ben guided a learner from Harriet Thompson Elementary School in Grandview through violin rhythms and left-hand finger placement. The learner practiced rhythms A, C, and E, and they discussed subdividing beats into quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes. The learner was assigned to practice rhythm exercises with a metronome and to work on finger placement for A, B, and C# on the A string.